Armenia’s government to earmark AMD 20 million for recovery of hurricane-stricken Vardenis

YEREVAN, July 3. / ARKA /. Armenia’s government will earmark AMD 20 million for recovery of the hurricane-stricken town of Vardenis in Gegharkunik province, Deputy Territorial Administration Minister Vache Terteryan said Thursday at a regular Cabinet session.

On June 29, a hurricane destroyed dozens of houses in Vardenis and interrupted gas and electric power supply.

On the next day of the disaster Vardenis residents shut the road demanding the prime minister to visit the town. ($1 – AMD 407.90). -0---